Statewide Human Resources

Description

Positions in this family are part of a centralized human resources function and have an analytical, consultative, or leadership role in the development, management, and implementation of statewide human resources programs. 

Typical functions

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

  • Perform specialized work in human resources areas or designated statewide programs such as recruitment and selection, training and development, classification and compensation, benefits, employee engagement, human resources information systems (HRIS), labor relations, and/or workforce planning.
  • Ensure consistency and compliance with laws, rules, policy, and procedures.
  • Provide analysis, consultative advice, and recommendations for human resources program areas and initiatives.
  • Participate in the development, management, and implementation of statewide programs, policies, procedures, rules, and action plans.
  • Provide consultation to and partners with agency human resources staff on matters related to designated program areas and resolve agency issues in a manner which provides statewide consistency of practices.

Positions allocated to this series may perform the duties described, or specialize in a specific human resources program such as classification, recruitment, HRIS, or compensation. Positions may range from vocational in nature to the development, management, and implementation of statewide human resources initiatives and strategic programs.

Human Resources Consultant Assistant

This is a vocational human resources position accountable for supporting professional positions in areas such as employee classification, training and development, recruitment, and continuous improvement.  Employees may be responsible for reviewing, processing, and approving electronic human resources actions in preparation for payroll ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. Position incumbents keep data and records in a manner which is user friendly and readily accessed and utilized. Activities may include work on project teams both within designated program areas and other human resources areas toward the end of enhancing statewide human resources programs.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

Knowledge of procedures and rules applied to personnel transactions. Knowledge of federal and state statutes, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures. Ability to input, update, and maintain complex and accurate personnel records; process and retain confidential information with discretion; maintain complex personnel record systems; and use computer software to prepare reports.

Typical qualifications

2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G6

Human Resources Consultant

This is a professional human resources position which performs work in a designated program area under the direction of a supervisor or senior human resources professional.  Under guidance, employees provide advice to agency human resources staff and assist in preparing training. Position incumbents conduct analysis of external practices, and provide results to a supervisor. Employees work on project teams both within designated areas and other human resources areas toward the end of enhancing statewide human resources programs.  Responsibilities may include overseeing vocational positions performing duties related to employee classification, training and development, recruitment, and continuous improvement.  Employee supervision may include making hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignment, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous level: Knowledge of Missouri government organizational structure and occupations common to State agencies. Knowledge of Uniform Classification and Pay (UCP) system policies and procedures, state personnel law, and departmental operating requirements. Ability to understand functional design and administration of designated program areas. Ability to train and provide direction to staff.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G7

Senior Human Resources Consultant

This is an advanced professional position which acts with independence and exercises judgment for designated human resource areas.  Employees in this class determine appropriate actions in conducting analysis, and investigate and resolve requests of a more complex nature. Position incumbents are accountable for providing advice and training to agency human resource and non-human resource staff in designated program area. Responsibilities involve conducting analysis of external practices and providing recommendations to a supervisor. Employees work on project teams both within designated areas and other human resources areas toward the end of enhancing statewide human resources programs. Oversight may be provided to vocational and/or lower-level professional positions responsible for performing duties such as employee classification, training and development, recruitment, and continuous improvement. Employee supervision may include making hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments; and review and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline.                                                              

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of current human resources and personnel administrative trends; supervision techniques; and data analysis methods. Ability to research and analyze facts and develop recommendations and/or solutions.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G9

Human Resources Consultant Specialist

This is a specialized human resources professional position accountable for performing independent and highly specialized work in a designated program. Position incumbents serve as experts and are accountable for developing and implementing plans of actions associated with a designated statewide program. Employees provide consultation to and/or partner with agency human resources staff on matters relative to designated program areas and provide value added advice on a broad range of human resources issues. Positions are responsible for work on project teams both within designated areas and other human resources areas toward the end of enhancing statewide human resources programs. Duties include producing key reports that can be utilized for key human resources policy decisions by administrative and government officials. Employees within this classification may provide supervision or act as a lead worker with an emphasis on expert knowledge in a specialized area.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels:  Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to public personnel administration.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G11

Human Resources Program Coordinator

This is a professional human resources position typically accountable for supervising a team of professionals who provide human resources consultative and advisory services in statewide program areas such as recruitment and selection, training and development, classification and compensation, employee engagement, human resources information systems (HRIS), labor relations, and/or workforce planning. Position incumbents assist in the development and management of statewide programs, policies, procedures, rules, and action plans for implementation in designated areas. Incumbents are accountable for providing expert advice and counsel to agency human resources staff in the designated program areas and resolving agency issues in a manner which provides statewide consistency of practice.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of legislative, executive, and judicial processes. Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of policy development. Ability to supervise professional staff and oversee human resources projects and/or programs.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G13

Human Resources Program Director

This is a professional human resources management-level position accountable for the development and management of one or more statewide human resources programs such as recruitment and selection, training and development, classification and compensation, employee engagement, HRIS, labor relations, and/or workforce planning. Positions are accountable for developing programs, policies, procedures, rules, and action plans for implementation of statewide programs. Positions maintain a leadership role in human resources projects that have a statewide impact; provide guidance and technical assistance to agency leadership on designated statewide programs.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of workforce trends in the public and private sector. Ability to analyze and evaluate policies and operations, and formulate recommendations.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G15